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Chamizal National Memorial
Cultural Events
 
artists during chalk it up event
Local art students paint the park's sidewalk with images of influential Latino-Americans in the United States during "Chalk It Up".

Serving as a cultural center dedicated to fostering national friendship, understanding and trust, Chamizal National Memorial's programs and urban landscape provided opportunities for people of Mexico and the United States to better understand and appreciate each other's diverse cultures and the many aspects of life that transcend nationality.

The memorial strives to provide park visitors with ample opportunities to make meaningful connections to the park’s resources and history through the use of interpretive and education programs as well as through the visual and performing arts.

 
 
Learn more about the park's Siglo de Oro festival.
Catrina - Dancing
Find out what's new in the park's galleries
Photos and information about current exhibitions in the Memorial's three gallery spaces
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Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
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Rio Grande cemented riverbed - view from Juarez  

Did You Know?
4.1 miles of the riverbed between El Paso and Ciudad Juarez were cemented as part of the Chamizal Convention of 1963. Before the treaty, torrential spring rainfall would cause the Rio Grande to turn into a wild and unforgiving river, causing loss of life and property.
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Last Updated: September 17, 2008 at 12:52 EST